The distance between Bordeaux and Valence is around 570km (354 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 15m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Bordeaux to Valence by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Valence → Bordeaux if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence.
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Take the train to Nimes and then to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud.
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Take the bus to Clermont-Ferrand and then to Valence France.
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There are several options for getting from Bordeaux to Valence by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 10h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €125 ($125).
The distance between Bordeaux and Valence is around 570km (354 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 431km (268 miles)
It takes around 5h 45m to get from Bordeaux and Valence by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bordeaux to Valence is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €125 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between Bordeaux and Valence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bordeaux and Valence. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bordeaux to Valence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nimes and Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.
SNCF, TGV inOui and Renfe SNCF run train services between Bordeaux and Valence. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bordeaux and Valence. It typically takes around 10h 25m and departs 3 times a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bordeaux and Valence with no changeovers required. The bus runs 3 times a week and takes 10h 25m.
Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Bordeaux and Valence. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 10h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bordeaux to Valence. We recommend that you fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence. instead which will take 2h 15m.
The closest major airport to Valence is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 89km (55 miles) from Valence. Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) and Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bordeaux and Valence. The distance is around 681km (423 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bordeaux to Valence is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train | 2h 15m | €125($125) | 4 times a day | 570km (354 miles) |
Train | 5h 45m | €160($160) | every 4 hours | 725km (450 miles) |
Bus via Clermont-Ferrand + 1 similar | 10hrs | €45($45) | once daily | 641km (398 miles) |
Bus | 10h 25m | €26($26) | 3 times a week | 693km (431 miles) |
Drive | 6h 10m | €90($90) | on demand | 681km (423 miles) |
The following major airports near Valence offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.